Curt C Hildebrand

US Patent:

6951343, Oct 4, 2005

Filed:

Mar 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/382373

Inventors:

Curt Hildebrand - Casper WY, US

Assignee:

BDS Co. Inc. - Coldwater MI

International Classification:

B60G015/06
B60G011/46

US Classification:

280124175, 280788, 28012417, 267263

Abstract:

A vehicle suspension apparatus includes a first, outer telescoping component and a second, inner telescoping component. The outer telescoping component includes an outer sleeve and an outer tubular member telescoped therein for movement along an axis of the outer telescoping component. The inner telescoping component includes an inner sleeve and an inner telescoping member telescoped therein for movement along an axis of the inner telescoping component. The inner telescoping component axis is aligned with the outer telescoping component axis. The inner sleeve is fixedly attached to one of the outer sleeve and the outer tubular member. The inner telescoping member is fixedly attached to the other of the outer sleeve and the outer tubular member. A bracket is configured to fixedly attach the suspension device to a vehicle support member. The outer tubular member includes an attachment member which is configured to pivotally receive an end of a leaf spring.

US Patent:

20010040359, Nov 15, 2001

Filed:

Jul 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/899864

Inventors:

Curt Hildebrand - Casper WY, US

Assignee:

Metal Made Rite, L.L.C.

International Classification:

B60G007/00

US Classification:

280/686000, 280/124175

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of articulating a vehicle is disclosed using a rotatable shackle connected to the frame and the suspension system of the vehicle. As one side of an axle is moved to a different level from the other side, the shackle rotates, allowing the vehicle to articulate and assisting the spring eye of a leaf spring suspension system to remain substantially in its resting position. Pivoting connections may be provided where the rotatable shackle is connected to the frame, where the rotatable shackle is connected to the suspension system, and within the rotatable shackle itself. The rotatable shackle is self supporting and may include a bushing to receive a portion of the rotatable shackle.

Address:

PO Box 1991, Casper, WY 82602

VIN:

1J4GA64117L132771

Make:

JEEP

Model:

WRANGLER

Year:

2007